This December 1, “Drinkin’ You Away” by Shady Oaks, the Denver-based alternative rock band, offers a powerful and emotionally charged exploration of heartbreak.
“Drinkin’ You Away” kicks off with hooky electric guitar rhythms curated by Ty Gallaway, creating a catchy and memorable musical backdrop. Jonah Samp on the drums contributes to the rhythmic foundation, providing a steady beat that complements the song’s overall flavor. The rest of the intricate instrumentation adds layers to the sonic landscape, enhancing the emotional depth of the composition. The guitar work in the song seems to echo the singer’s sentiments, with its twinges and drifting curves conveying a sense of longing and lament.
Ty’s vocals take center stage, delivering a performance that drips with melancholy and agony. The thick and rich vocal tone carries a sense of defeat and brokenness, perfectly capturing the emotions of someone grappling with the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of heartbreak and the struggle to cope. The narrator turns to the solace of drinking their past loves away to numb the pain because he knows they are never coming back.
“Drinkin’ You Away” was recorded at Mighty Fine Productions. Brad Smaling mastered the track at Evergroove Studios in Denver, Colorado. Loren Dorland engineered and mixed it.
“Drinkin’ You Away” by Shady Oaks is highly relevant in today’s society with its musical catharsis for those navigating the tumultuous waters of love lost.
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Review By: Naomi Joan